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Two were injured after a deck collapse sent 20 people into the water at a Bay Harbor Island building during a memorial service Saturday afternoon, officials said. NBC 6's Gilma Avalos reports. (Published Saturday, Jan 18, 2014)

Updated at 10:58 AM EDT on Sunday, Jan 19, 2014

Two were injured after a deck collapse sent 20 people into the water at a Bay Harbor Island building during a memorial service Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Photo of Shuckers Collapse Aftermath Goes Viral

Seconds before it came crashing down, Harrison Ruggiero was on the Shuckers deck watching the Heat-Spurs game on TV. Once the deck - along with chairs, tables, and umbrellas - fell into the water, he snapped a photo of the debris that soon went viral. NBC 6's Justin Finch reports. (Published Saturday, Jun 15, 2013)

Witnesses said the victims were on the deck to commemorate the life of Brian Gilmore, who had recently died after a battle with cancer. They were throwing flowers into the water in his memory when the deck collapsed.

Mayor Says She Wants More Thorough Inspections of Decks

North Bay Village Mayor Connie Leon-Kreps told NBC 6 Monday that she is asking for more thorough inspections of decks following last Thursday's collapse at Shuckers Bar & Grill. The city's chief building official, Raul Rodriguez, spoke about Shuckers on Monday. Lazaro Sanchez of Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill spoke about his family's restaurant decided to redo its deck. (Published Monday, Jun 17, 2013)

"We went face first into the water. That was fun," said Mike Carney, an employee of Gilmore's.

Carney said he found himself treading water after the collapse, his phone and keys lost in the water. He said he had some pain from bruising.

Authorities said 40 people attended the wake. Those who fell into the water were able to get to safety before rescue crews arrived. Two were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to officials.

Fire officials said it appeared there were too many people on the deck considering the condition it was in, but a thorough investigation is pending.

"The dock appears to be old, however our initial investigation reveals there are some new planks and support beams and securing anchors. So it looks like there were some recent repairs," said Bay Harbor Islands Police Chief Sean Hemingway.